Biography
Ranjit Chowdhry (September 19, 1955 – April 15, 2020) was an Indian character actor, known for his roles in television, movies, and theatre. Early in his career, he had prominent parts in Hindi comedies. After moving to the United States in the 1980s, Chowdhry starred in the English language films Lonely in America (1990) and Sam & Me (1991), the latter of which he also wrote. He would go on to have supporting roles in films such as Mississippi Masala, It Could Happen to You, Camilla, Girl 6, I'm Not Rappaport, Autumn in New York, and Last Holiday. He is also remembered for his two appearances on The Office as Vikram, a wise telemarketer and former surgeon who briefly works with Michael.
Filmography
Cast Credits
On Golden Years
Character:
MOVIE • 2014
Breakaway
Character: Mr. Patel Senior
MOVIE • 2011
Kettle of Fish
Character: Doorman
MOVIE • 2006
Last Holiday
Character: Dr. Gupta
MOVIE • 2006
Prison Break
Character: Dr. Marvin Gudat
TV • 2005
The Office
Character: Vikram
TV • 2005
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Character: Anji Reddy
TV • 2005
Bollywood/Hollywood
Character: Rocky
MOVIE • 2002
King of the Jungle
Character: Mr. Sith
MOVIE • 2000
Autumn in New York
Character: Fakir
MOVIE • 2000
Third Watch
Character: Baboo
TV • 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Character: Hotel Manager
TV • 1999
Coming Soon
Character: Afshin
MOVIE • 1999
My Own Country
Character:
MOVIE • 1998
Too Tired to Die
Character: Cab Driver
MOVIE • 1998
Fire
Character: Mundu
MOVIE • 1997
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Character: Babu
MOVIE • 1997
I'm Not Rappaport
Character: Kamir
MOVIE • 1996
Girl 6
Character: Indian Shopkeeper
MOVIE • 1996
Bleeding Hearts
Character: Fred Ghosh
MOVIE • 1995
Crew
